putrefaction
noun
How to pronounce putrefaction?
The word putrefaction sounds like pu-tre-fac-tion
/,pjutrə'fækʃən/
What is the definition of putrefaction?
nouna state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor
noun(biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
nounmoral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles
Examples
- Rome had fallen into moral putrefaction
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warthog
noun
How to pronounce warthog?
/'wɔrt,hɔɡ/
What is the definition of warthog?
nounAfrican wild swine with warty protuberances on the face and large protruding tusks
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impressionism
noun
How to pronounce impressionism?
The word impressionism sounds like im-pres-sion-ism
/ɪm'prɛʃə,nɪzəm/
What is the definition of impressionism?
nouna school of late 19th century French painters who pictured appearances by strokes of unmixed colors to give the impression of reflected light
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biologist
noun
How to pronounce biologist?
The word biologist sounds like bi-ol-o-gist
/baɪ'ɑlədʒɪst/
What is the definition of biologist?
noun(biology) a scientist who studies living organisms
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cyclist
noun
How to pronounce cyclist?
The word cyclist sounds like cy-clist
/'saɪklɪst/
What is the definition of cyclist?
nouna person who rides a bicycle
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bullion
noun
How to pronounce bullion?
The word bullion sounds like bul-lion
/'bʊljən/
What is the definition of bullion?
nouna mass of precious metal
noungold or silver in bars or ingots
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kaput
adjective
How to pronounce kaput?
The word kaput sounds like ka-put
/kɑ'pʊt/
What is the definition of kaput?
adjectivedestroyed or killed
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haze
noun, verb
How to pronounce haze?
The word haze sounds like haze
/heɪz/
What is the definition of haze?
nounconfusion characterized by lack of clarity
nounatmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
verbbecome hazy, dull, or cloudy
verbharass by imposing humiliating or painful tasks, as in military institutions
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larcener
noun
How to pronounce larcener?
The word larcener sounds like lar-ce-ner
/'lɑrsənər/
What is the definition of larcener?
nouna person who commits larceny
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shortly
adverb
How to pronounce shortly?
The word shortly sounds like short-ly
/'ʃɔrtli/
What is the definition of shortly?
adverbin the near future
Examples
- the book will appear shortly
adverbin a concise manner; in a few words
Examples
- to put it shortly
adverbin a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner
Examples
- he said shortly that he didn't like it
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acarine
noun
How to pronounce acarine?
The word acarine sounds like ac-a-rine
/'ækə,raɪn/
What is the definition of acarine?
nounmite or tick
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